Instrumentation Engineer (utility-scale Solar)

Terabase

Sacramento, California, United States
Base: $100,000–$130,000; bonus/equity: stock optio...
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5+ years utility-scale solar experience
Modbus rtu/tcp and dnp3 protocol expertise
Meteorological station instrumentation knowledge
** Terabase is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to lead the instrumentation and communication aspects of utility-scale solar projects in Sacramento, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant instrumentation, SCADA integration, and relevant communication protocols, along with excellent collaboration skills. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the end-to-end lifecycle support of field instrumentation and industrial communication protocols to ensure accurate data exchange for real-time control and regulatory reporting.
  • The successful candidate will design instrumentation architecture for met stations and grid interconnection points while collaborating with EPCs and O&M partners to deliver highly available plant data systems.
  • Terabase offers a competitive base salary between $100,000 and $130,000 along with stock options, 401k match, and flexible time off policies.

Matching Summary

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** Terabase is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to lead the instrumentation and communication aspects of utility-scale solar projects in Sacramento, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant instrumentation, SCADA integration, and relevant communication protocols, along with excellent collaboration skills. **

Salary

Base: $100,000–$130,000; Bonus/Equity: Stock options included; Benefits: 401k match, comprehensive package, flexible time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years utility-scale solar experience
  • Modbus RTU/TCP and DNP3 protocol expertise
  • Meteorological station instrumentation knowledge
  • RS-485 physical layer troubleshooting skills
  • SCADA/Historian system configuration ability
  • FAT/SAT commissioning and validation experience

Nice-to-have

  • DNP3 Secure Authentication implementation
  • IEC 61850 or MQTT integration background
  • NERC CIP compliance collaboration
  • Python or PowerShell scripting for automation
  • Performance analytics and PR calculation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in utility-scale solar
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD or equivalent for technical drawings

Work Rights

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